Housekeeper - Elderly Medicine

Job overview

This role is essentially housekeeping, to support the team in a busy Medical  ward by undertaking a range of activities which contribute to the maintenance of a safe and clean environment, i The housekeeper will work directly under the supervision of the  nurse in charge

Main duties of the job

The duties and responsibilities listed below should be undertaken in accordance with the levels of competence  as defined in the KSF outline for this post. In addition all staff are expected to act in accordance with the values  and behaviours of the Trust  Excellent care with compassion To act at all times in a manner that upholds the Trust’s values working as part of a team to ensure that patients and relatives receive excellent care with compassionMaintenance of clinical environment and control of  infection control issues.  Ensure a clean, safe, tidy and comfortable clinical  environment.

To ensure the safe storage of equipment and  maintenance of unit stock level

To prepare and serve hot/cold drinks as required for the patients

Clerical duties are expected

Assist with unit audits.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Maintenance of clinical environment and control of  infection control issues.  Ensure a clean, safe, tidy and comfortable clinical  environment including maintenance of the clinical environment, control of infection and  reporting of malfunctioning equipment . Maintaining unit stock levels and ensuring that stock levels are set to ensure availability of all required stock but not an over stock of any items.. Some clerical duties may be required. Providing   drinks round to  patients during the day unless otherwise  specified.